Title:  Category Manager FTC 12 months

If you’re naturally curious, have a flair for numbers and are looking for your next challenge, come join us as a Category Manager on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract based in Media City, Manchester (hybrid working schedule).  

A key member of the Category team with the ability to translate category performance drivers, consumer insight and shopper trends into retailer and shopper occasion category stories, to allow us to deliver the triple win for Kellanova, retailers and the Customer.

In this Category Manager role, you will be responsible for category analysis, insight development and delivery and owning customer category opportunities through the full category management process. You will be responsible for delivering our Away from Home Strategy across all 3 of our categories.

 A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Commercial Engagement – Be the expert on your category area, working cross functionally with the RGM, marketing and commercial teams to highlight opportunities and risks that impact Kellanova and Category growth.
• Effective Communication – Be the storyteller on relevant insights that drive our business performance & sharing this category narrative monthly across the business

• Category Acumen – Manage categories for specific customers by supporting buyers and account managers, creating effective category growth plans, and guiding timely range reviews that match customer goals.

• Category Management Leadership - Take ownership of category management responsibilities for designated customers by working closely with buyers and account managers. Develop and deliver data-driven category recommendations and actionable strategies to drive category sales growth.
• Influencing Execution and Alignment - Use your expertise and persuasive skills to influence the execution of range reviews, ensuring they are aligned with customer objectives and timelines for optimal outcomes.

We’re looking for Someone With

• Excellent communication, presentation & influencing skills
• Great relationship building skills to work effectively cross functionally
• Proactive and Action orientated
• Strategic thinking
• History of delivering results
• Focus on personal accountability

What’s Next  

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email European.Recruitment@kellanova.com.

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the second half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.